With repeated presentations of a bright red toy,2-month-old Anita began to respond with less visual attention to the toy.Her decreasing responsiveness best illustrates
A) an epigenetic effect.
B) a reflex.
C) habituation.
D) fetal alcohol syndrome.

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Habituation refers to the decreasing responsiveness to a stimulus after repeated presentations. In this case, Anita's decreasing visual attention to the red toy is an example of habituation.

With Repeated Presentations of a Bright Red Toy,2-Month-Old Anita Began